Data Communication and Computer Networks:

Learning Objectives:

1. The concept of connectivity.
2. The basic component of a data communication system.
3. The hardware used in a typical business data communication network.
4. The data transmission techniques.
5. The techniques, channels and devices used to transmit data between distant locations.
6. the types of communication media and their properties.
7. The different types of terminals that are valuable.
8. The various types computer networking topologies.
9.  The network type that is creating the most interest,  Local Area Network (LAN).
10. The Wide Area Network (WAN).
11. The role and impact of WAN on business (Electronic commerce, Electronic business).
12. Characteristics and advantages of distributes data processing.